I was so happy to see the sun again yesterday morning, but it was deceiving because it was really cold. It was 26 when I left, but with the windchill it felt like 18 – me no likey. But, one day closer to spring weather, so I am hanging my hat on that.
My main boss was out yesterday so I was really looking forward to getting my space organized, something I truly felt I haven’t done yet, but needed time to settle in. But, I was still super busy. Got farmed out to a couple other attorneys, and my associate had a list of things for me to do, so I hit the ground running as usual.
Breakfast was so delicious that I didn’t even mind eating it at room temperature while I ate and worked. Healthy Life English muffin (2), egg whites with spinach (1), 2 ounces steak (2) and one slice of low fat American cheese (1). With apples and blueberries on the side. It is sprinkled with just a bit of cinnamon sugar, but a whole teaspoon is 1 point, so I don’t count that little dusting.
My sister had a meeting around lunch time so we didn’t go walking until 1:00 p.m. and that breakfast held me well. Since it was still cold out we walked to the State of Illinois Center (Thompson Building) and just walked around indoors for a while. I’ve always loved the lobby of this building. It’s crazy that they may tear the whole thing down to build a 115 story building!
Shocker, I did not pack a lunch. I hadn’t used any of my $20 weekly budget for eating out for a while, so we walked around to see what our lunch options were. KFC, Taco Bell, the usual basically. But we both stopped at M Burger.
I saw that they had a “Fowl Mouth” burger, and you all know I can swear like a truck driver, so I was sold.
FOWL MOUTH BURGER
TURKEY PATTY, SPICY BBQ, PEPPERJACK, LETTUCE, PICKLE, ONION
4.99
When she asked me how spicy I said “very spicy!” What I didn’t realize until I took the first bite was that the bottom layer of the burger was fresh sliced jalapenos. Yes please!
We spent the most of our lunch hour walking and talking, so we each took our lunches back to our offices. Jenn got the chicken fingers, but said they were pretty dry. Um, my turkey was about a ten napkin lunch! We split the fries, but they were really skinny fries, and got cold by the time I got back to the office. After I reheated my burger in the oven for 30 seconds, I stuck the half order of fries in the microwave, and managed to overcook them – just as well, because I figured this burger to be about 10 points.
The burger patty had a nice texture, but truth be told, not sure I could tell it was a turkey burger vs. a beef burger because of all the toppings, but it was delicious nonetheless.
I had hopes of hitting up my office gym after work, but worked about 30 minutes late, and because of all the running around in my office (I was working for an attorney two floors above me so did LOTS of stairs yesterday) when I checked my blood sugar it was 144, and I like it to be about 200 before working out because it will drop at least 100 points at that time of night. So even without a “formal” workout, I ended yesterday with almost 17,000 steps!
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I think the number one question I get from blog readers, or Instagram followers is how I have time to cook so much. Well, first off, I love to cook. And second, I meal plan/meal prep and I think ahead for the next day and see if there is something I can do the night before that might be a short cut for the next nights meals – whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner. Making steel cut oats the night before for example.
My store had Greek marinated chicken on sale so I knew I was going to have a chicken pita for dinner one night this week. I usually make my naan bread on the weekend because it takes an hour to rise, and then rolling 16 pitas out, cooking them one at a time in my 6 inch skillet is a bit time consuming. So I wanted to see if I could streamline the process. The answer to that question? Hells Yes! I put the dough together in a matter of minutes the night before last, stuck it in the fridge and let it rise in the fridge and I was ready to go when I got home from work last night, so dinner came together in about 20 minutes.
This is the seasoning I used – I bought it at a farmers market last summer and am almost out!
I actually added dried onions to mine too, but they kind of burned, so I guess I wouldn’t recommend that. My dinner: three ounces chicken (2), pita (3), tzatziki (1), red peppers and romaine (0) and potato zoodles on the side (4).
These pita are so light and fluffy, probably because the yeast had so much time to do its magic in the fridge overnight. I only cooked off 4 last night, and the dough will be good for several days, and I’ll probably finish cooking them off and freezing them on the weekend when I have more time. I may even do party PITA pizza Friday this week!
Please let me know if you make this – I promise this is a winner and can easily make it on your weekly dinner menu.
Today is my weekly WI and I honestly have no idea how I did this week. After my 46 point day on Friday I reigned it in the rest of the week, but without any weekly points for some wiggle room since Friday, I have no idea. But my sister and I have promised to hit every weekly meeting and weigh in no matter what, so it is what it is. I overcame what could have been a giant binge on Valentine’s day this week, so that in and of itself makes this past week a success.
Make it a great day!
I accidentally left my skinny pizza dough in my microwave all night to rise. Is it ok to still use? I had forgotten about it.
Your comment went to my spam folder – just saw this! I’ve left the dough out for 24 hours and never had a problem – ha!
Do you have t use cashew milk to make the bread?
That bow on your sandwich is adorable
BIZ!! You have found our favorite garlic seasoning. FYI, the “garlic people” are in Dundee at our farmer’s market every week once their garlic is harvested. We have to buy refills before the end of the season because we put this on everything. Even had to buy one for Jenna to take to ASU! Let’s get together SOON! mp
I love that stuff Maripat! I bought it at the Farmers Market outside Hannah’s work in Lake Barrington at the end of the summer – I use it sparingly because I am almost out.
Deal – we need to get together soon!
What a great quote for the day. I think we all forget about the daily obstacles we overcome and should be proud of those. You have some amazing buildings in Chicago. I really enjoy them so thanks for sharing. I love how you took tie to tie up your sandwich for the “photo shoot”. Remember no matter what happens at weigh in be proud and keep moving forward.
Yep, I am spoiled to work in such a great city – I tend to take it for granted!
I had such a hard time keeping that sandwich together, and then remembered that my sister gave me that butcher twine for Christmas and it was in my pantry – problem solved!
BTW, I lost 2.2!
Beth, do you make your own tzatziki? And what are potato zoodles?
My store sells individual containers of the tzatziki for .50 cents in the deli section. I used a spiralizer to do the potatoes and deep fried them – I added a smart point for the oil ???
oooo… neeeded that quote today!
High five Carrie! ?? have a great day!
This bread looks amazing! I am going to have to try it.
Let me know how it goes Lisa – so simple! 😀
That naan and the filling inside looks really delicious! Your potato zoodles remind me that I need to get out my spiralizer and make some zucchini spirals soon. 🙂
I really love this Veggeti Spiralizer – it cleans up really well and doesn’t take up all that much space. That was the “large” spiral cut, although it wasn’t as thick as I thought it was going to be, but they were delish!
I also have several acquaintances who do nothing but run their kids around to a bajillion activities every day of the week so they constantly eat out. I just can’t do that. I enjoy eating out as much as anyone, but in my heart I also know the food I prepare at home is healthier, even if it’s not the healthiest dish, it generally still has less fat, salt, and sugar than anything I’d buy out. To me, it’s worth it to put in the prep time. I honestly can’t wait until I’m retired and have even more time to cook!
I think the same way Helen. Even a woman at my WW meeting eats breakfast and lunch out every.single.day and was talking about the places she finds near her office where she can find WW friendly foods – and she was like “kudos to all of you who find the time to make your own food.”
Everyone has the same 24 hours, so I guess it’s more of a priority for me to put in the effort. That being said, that burger was delicious! 😀